The petition of the undersigned, citizens of the City of Revelstoke, states that: Whereas a significant and serious health, privacy , cost and other concerns have been identified regarding the installation of wireless Smart Meters in British Columbia, and Whereas B.C.Hydro is proceeding with its program to install wirelss smart meters although it recognizes there is active discussion and ongoing research into the possible health and environmental effects related to radio frequency signals, and it is aware that on May 31, 2011, the World Health Organization classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields as Class 2B, a possible human carcinogen, and called for further investigation: Therefore, the citizens of Revelstoke request that a moratorium be placed on the wireless smart meter program until the major issues and problems identified regarding wireless smart meters are independently assessed with full public consultation and until acceptable alternatives can be made available and at no cost to the consumer. "According to Bill23-2008 of the British Columbia Health Act, section 83: "a municipality must take action when it learns of something that could be harmful to its residents. It must notify the Minister of Health and take immediate action"

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